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TRILLIUM erectum
Commonly known as Birth root, Indian shamrock, Stinking Benjamin
Mahogany-red
£16.00 each
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Good to know
Woodlander with flower rising from 3 basal leaves. Flower has 3 sepals and 3 inner petals. -
Pests & Diseases
Slugs and snails on new leaves. -
Place of origin
Eastern Northern America. -
DeciduousStalkless, broadly oval, mid-green leaves to 20cm (8in) long.
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Red
Mahogany red -
BorderSuitable for a damp, shady border
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Cottage garden
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Woodland garden
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Fully hardy
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Height
50cm (20in) -
Spread
30cm (12in)
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Bulb/Corm or rhizomatous perennialVigorous, upright, rhizomatous perennial. Produces upright or outward-facing flowers with pointed, elliptic, spreading or incurved petals to 8cm (3in) long
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HerbaceousEarly in the year, typically January till end of March, herbaceous plants might be supplied in 9cm pots to ensure timely despatch.
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Hardy - cold winter
Hardy in most places throughout the UK even in severe winters. May not withstand open/exposed sites or central/northern locations. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -15°C (5°F) -
Spring Seasonal Interest
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Fertile moist well-drained soilDeep, humus-rich. Mulch with leaf mould in autumn.
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Neutral to acid soil
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Full shade
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Partial shade
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Rabbit Resistant
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